US Bridges

Pa 722; Petersburg over L.Conestoga Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · E.Side E.Petersburg · Structure no. 000000000021296

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,364
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 722; Petersburg over L.Conestoga Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 722; Petersburg over L.Conestoga Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,364 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,160 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPa 722; Petersburg
CrossesL.Conestoga Creek
LocationE.Side E.Petersburg
RouteState Highway 722
Coordinates40.10718, -76.33751
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,364 (2024)
Projected traffic10,160 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 722; Petersburg over L.Conestoga Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 722; Petersburg over L.Conestoga Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 722; Petersburg over L.Conestoga Creek carry?

About 6,364 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 722; Petersburg over L.Conestoga Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 722; Petersburg over L.Conestoga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.